ELA+1+Lesson+25

__ Topic __ : __The New Friend__ (Lesson 25) What clues tell you what a character is like? Understanding characters

__ Common Core Standards __ RI.1.2 Retell stories including key details and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. RI.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in the story using key details. RF.1.3b Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words. L.1.2d Use conventinal spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occuring irregular words. W.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, including some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure. 1.1.1 Families and different kinds of families exist in all communities and societies though they may differ.

__ Suggested Student Objectives __ SW be able to retell story and state basic intended lesson. SW read and blend words with the following vowel combinations: "ou", "ow", "oi", "ay", "au" and "aw". SW be able to combine two words to correctly form and spell a contraction. SW expressive, personal narrative.

__ Suggested Additional Readings __ __ Tug-of-War __ (Grant, Katy) __ Little Friends __ (Tukel, Omar) __ A Pig is Moving In! __ (Fries, Claudia)

__ Resource Links: __
 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=750708B6-58FF-41A8-9DE2-E4868E4C765A&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US (Let's Get Along: Making and Keeping Friends)
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__ Activities __ Using magnetic letters, teacher will dictate words that have the following vowel combinations; "ou", "ow", "oi", "ay", "au", "aw". Students will form that word with letters. Write three or more sentences to tell about a time you met someone new or about a time that you were new to a place or situation.

__ Assessments __ Spelling and Journey's Lesson 25 weekly assessments. Score writing to include appropriate details with descriptive words for feelings.

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